Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Art Gallery
- Church of St Olave
- The Red Tower
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Sixties York
- Feeding Roman York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Hospitium
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Council of Arles
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bone Trial Piece
- Micklegate Bar
- Rowntree Park
- The Railway King: George Hudson